Ahmedabad man posed as Hindu widower on matrimonial site, arrested for cheating women
Synopsis
A married Muslim man from Mehsana district allegedly created a fake Hindu widower profile on a matrimonial website, armed with forged Aadhaar, PAN, and passport documents, to systematically target and defraud widowed women. Police say at least two women were cheated — and the interrogation is still ongoing.
Key Takeaways
Karim Sipai , 44, of Kadi, Mehsana district , was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on 14 June .
He allegedly posed as a Hindu widower named 'Aditya Patel' on a matrimonial website to target vulnerable widowed women.
Forged Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, passport , and a fabricated wife's death certificate were used to establish the false identity.
One confirmed victim lost approximately ₹70,000 in cash and a two-wheeler (Activa) .
Police say more than two women were allegedly cheated; the investigation is ongoing to identify all victims.
The fraud was uncovered after a caller ID app flagged a suspicious name, prompting document verification that exposed the deception.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly creating a fake Hindu identity on a matrimonial platform to defraud widowed women of money and property, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch confirmed on Sunday, 14 June. The accused, Karim Sipai, a resident of Sarghatani Ghati in Kadi, Mehsana district, had reportedly been operating under the false name 'Aditya Patel' to conceal his religion, marital status, and identity.
How the Fraud Was Carried Out
According to investigators, Sipai created a profile on a well-known matrimonial website presenting himself as a Hindu widower with no children. He reportedly targeted widowed women living alone, cultivating trust by claiming his wife had died and that he led a solitary life.
To lend credibility to the false identity, the accused allegedly furnished forged copies of Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, and passport documents, along with fabricated certificates purportedly confirming the death of his wife. Police said these documents were specifically intended to convince victims that his background was genuine.
What the Victim Lost
In the complaint that triggered the arrest — registered at Mahila West Police Station — the victim reportedly lost approximately ₹70,000 in cash and a two-wheeler. Investigators allege that once Sipai had secured a victim's confidence, he would promise marriage and then extract money and valuables under various pretexts.
The alleged fraud came to light when a caller identification application flagged a suspicious name during a phone call. Subsequent address verification and document checks revealed that the man presenting himself as 'Aditya Patel' was, in fact, Karim Sipai — who is married with two children, with his family residing in Kadi.
What Police Said
N.B. Kalsariya, Police Inspector at Mahila West Police Station, confirmed the key details of the case. 'He is 44 years old. He took around ₹70,000 and an Activa from the victim. He is a Muslim and was posing as a Hindu to cheat women on matrimonial sites. The accused is married and has two children. The family lives in Kadi,' Kalsariya said.
The officer further stated that investigators believe the complainant was not the only victim. 'He has cheated more than two women,' Kalsariya added. Police are continuing to interrogate Sipai to establish the full scale of the alleged scheme.
Broader Pattern and Advisory
This case fits a recurring pattern of matrimonial fraud in which perpetrators exploit the vulnerability of widowed or divorced individuals seeking companionship. The use of multiple forged official documents — including Aadhaar and passport — points to a premeditated operation rather than opportunistic deception.
Authorities have urged users of matrimonial websites and social media platforms to independently verify the identity, background, and documents of prospective matches before entering into personal commitments or financial dealings. As the investigation widens, further arrests or additional victim disclosures remain possible.
Point of View
Where self-reported identity goes unchallenged until money has already changed hands. The use of forged government documents, including Aadhaar and passport, raises a harder question: if official IDs can be counterfeited convincingly enough to deceive individuals, the burden of verification cannot rest on victims alone. Matrimonial platforms operating at scale have so far avoided the KYC obligations that govern financial services, despite facilitating transactions of comparable personal risk. Regulators and platforms alike have been slow to act — and cases like this are the predictable result.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karim Sipai and what did he allegedly do?
Karim Sipai is a 44-year-old resident of Kadi, Mehsana district, arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch for allegedly posing as a Hindu widower named 'Aditya Patel' on a matrimonial website. He reportedly used forged identity documents to gain the trust of widowed women and then cheated them of money and valuables.
How did the Ahmedabad matrimonial fraud come to light?
The fraud was uncovered when a caller identification application displayed a suspicious name during a phone call with the accused. Subsequent checks revealed that the address he had provided was false, and document verification confirmed that 'Aditya Patel' was in fact Karim Sipai — a married man with two children.
How much did the victim lose in this matrimonial cheating case?
The complainant in the registered case reportedly lost approximately ₹70,000 in cash and a two-wheeler (Activa). Police believe at least two other women were also targeted, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the losses.
What documents did the accused use to fake his identity?
According to police, Sipai allegedly sent forged copies of Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, and passport, along with a fabricated death certificate for his purported deceased wife. These documents were used to convince victims that his false identity and personal circumstances were genuine.
What precautions have authorities advised for matrimonial website users?
Authorities have urged matrimonial platform users to independently verify the identity, background, and documents of individuals before entering into personal commitments or financial dealings. They recommend cross-checking provided addresses and using official channels to validate identity documents.
